GB - Hexham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

23.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

12.5K

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Verdict

MY BOY CHRISTY was suited by the step up to 3m when runner-up again here last time and might be ready to land a first win. East Eagle was better than the result in fifth behind the selection on that occasion and could go well. Seeyainthesuninn left the impression this step up to around 3m could suit when staying on for third over 2½m at Perth last month.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	First impact in handicap hurdles when second of 9 over 2½m here (good to soft) in April and backed it up when second of 15 over C&D (good) 17 days ago, with a couple of today's rivals in behind. Might prove the answer. 1st Pick 6 My Boy Christy (Ire) Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: William Maggs T: Ewan Whillans	100	-	-	-	72%	2/5
Analysis First impact in handicap hurdles when second of 9 over 2½m here (good to soft) in April and backed it up when second of 15 over C&D (good) 17 days ago, with a couple of today's rivals in behind. Might prove the answer.
5	Second success of the year and a career-best effort when seeing off 9 rivals at Stratford (3¼m, good to soft) in April. pulling 9 lengths clear. Shaped as if still in form (caught too far back) when fifth of 15 over C&D (good) since. Considered. 2nd Pick 5 East Eagle (Ire) Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Mike Sowersby J: Alan Doyle T: Mike Sowersby	95	-	-	-	4%	24/1
Analysis Second success of the year and a career-best effort when seeing off 9 rivals at Stratford (3¼m, good to soft) in April. pulling 9 lengths clear. Shaped as if still in form (caught too far back) when fifth of 15 over C&D (good) since. Considered.
9	Remains winless but latest third of 10 in 2½m Perth handicap is his most solid piece of form to date and he shaped as if this longer trip may suit. 3rd Pick 9 Seeyainthesuninn Jockey: Alice Stevens Trainer: Micky Hammond J: Alice Stevens T: Micky Hammond	99	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Remains winless but latest third of 10 in 2½m Perth handicap is his most solid piece of form to date and he shaped as if this longer trip may suit.

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